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2010 Map of Elliston

Name: 2010 Topographic Map of Elliston
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2010
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2010

About this map

Eagle Creek carves a winding path through the heart of this North Central Kentucky landscape, creating the distinctive Horseshoe Bend as it flows past Downingsville. This 2010 survey illustrates a rural region defined by its narrow ridges and deep creek valleys, where small settlements like Mount Zion, Delia, and Twin Bridges are connected by a network of winding roads following the topography. Genealogists and local historians will find significant detail in the family-named burial grounds dotting the hills, including Webster Cemetery, Sipple Cemetery, and the New Vine Run Cemetery.

The infrastructure of the early 21st century remains tied to the area's natural hydrology, with labels such as Eagle Mill Ford and Eagle Mill Rd pointing to the historical importance of the waterways for local industry and transit. Numerous tributaries, including Arnolds Creek, Clarks Creek, and Little Ten Mile Creek, define the drainage patterns that shaped the placement of farms and cemeteries across Grant County.